The Power of Positive Parenting
Want to see more of the behaviour you like and less of the behaviour you don’t like? Come along to a Triple P – Raising Confident, Competent Children. There are three seminars available for parents of children up to 12 years old.
WHEN: 6 – 7.30pm
WHERE: Kaleidoscope Kids Goodna, 45 Alice St Goodna
COST: Free. Book your place here
Learn for Life: Wild Weather
Thunderstorms in Ipswich
Why is Ipswich a hotspot for thunderstorms? Are they becoming more frequent and severe? Join Anthony Cornelius from Weatherwatch and discover the answers to these questions. Learn what produces thunderstorms and how you can prepare for severe weather events in the Ipswich region.
WHEN: 10 – 11.30am
WHERE: Ipswich Central Library, Barry Jones Auditorium, 40 South Street, Ipswich
COST: Free
First 5 Forever - Story time
Ipswich Libraries is bringing stories, songs, rhymes and other fun activities to Goodna Community Health.
WHEN and WHERE:
- 8.30am – 10.30am at Goodna Community Heatlh, 81 Queen St, Goodna
- 11am – 11.30am at Bunnings Bundamba, Cnr Brisbane Rd & Mining St, Bundamba
COST: Free
Tech Time: Wikipedia Wizards
Ever thought about getting involved with Wikipedia but not sure where to start? Jon our hands-on training course and learn how you can contribute to one of the largest online knowledge communities in the world.
Participants must have experience with computers. Each course is 4 session over 4 weeks.
WHEN: 10am – 11.30am
WHERE: Ipswich Central Library, 40 South Street, Ipswich
COST: Free
Scale-free network: Micro Draw Workshops
See the world in a whole new way! Ipswich Art Gallery will be home to Scale Free Network’s exciting art-science laboratory. Microscope drawing workshops combine a lesson in science, art and mathematics inspired by the microscopic world.
Using the microscopes supplied, students look at slides and live samples from different areas of scientific research such as microbiology, geology, water ecology, parasitology and botany as well as their own special objects. They then create works of art. This is for students in Years 3-10. Bookings are usually made by teachers and are essential.
WHEN: Sessions at 9.30am and 11.30am Monday to Friday, until March 23
WHERE: Ipswich Art Gallery, d’Arcy Doyle Place
COST: Free entry
19th & 20th Century Works
View some of the finest pieces from the Ipswich Art Gallery’s collection of 19th and early 20th century fine art and folk art, as well as contemporary works reflecting Ipswich’s heritage.
WHEN: 10am-5pm daily, until October 14
WHERE: Ipswich Art Gallery, d’Arcy Doyle Place, Nicholas St, Ipswich
COST: Free entry
Learn tribal bellydance
Take an hour out of your busy week and give tribal bellydance a try. Classes are for women 15 and above. Tribal bellydance helps strengthen your core and is great fun. More info on 0409 414 151.
WHEN: 6.30pm-7.30pm
WHERE: Ipswich Masonic Centre, 82A Nicholas Street, Ipswich
COST: $15 per class
Social cooking group
Do you love to cook? Want to learn new recipes? Have fun cooking with friends at Gailes Community House’s weekly social cooking group. More info on 3879 3004.
WHEN: 9.30am-12.30pm every Tuesday
WHERE: Gailes Community House, 30 Karina Street, Gailes
COST: $5
